Swing Arm - Arctic Cat DVX 400 2004 Service Manual

SPRING SET LENGTH
MAXIMUM
STANDARD
(SOFTEST)
233 mm 238 mm
(9.17 in.) (9.37 in.)
! WARNING
Do not adjust the spring preload out of the specified
range.
3. Tighten the lock nut securely; then install the shock
absorber assembly.
ADJUSTING DAMPING FORCE
The compression and rebound damping forces are adjust-
able. To adjust, use the following procedure.
NOTE: Do not force the damping adjuster screws
or tighten them; damage to the adjusters will
occur.
NOTE: Turning the adjuster screws clockwise
increases force; turning them counterclockwise
decreases force.
Rebound
1. Turn the lower damping force adjuster screw fully
clockwise.
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2. Turn the adjuster 16 clicks counterclockwise for the
"standard" setting.
MINIMUM
Compression
(STIFFEST)
228.5 mm
1. Turn the upper damping force adjuster screw fully
(9.00 in.)
clockwise.
2. Turn the adjuster two full turns counterclockwise for
the "standard" setting.
SP335
REMOVING AND DISASSEMBLING
1. Secure the ATV on a support stand to elevate the
wheels and to release load on the suspension.
Make sure the ATV is solidly supported on the sup-
port stand to avoid injury.
2. Remove the swing arm guard (1); then remove the
rear arm guard (2).

Swing Arm

! WARNING
SP336
SP337
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